How to Put a New Line In a Cub Cadet CS 202 Gas Weed Whacker

The CS202 is designed to cut through tall grass and heavy brush.

Cub Cadet’s CS202 two-cycle trimmer features a 25cc, two-cycle engine, which requires a 40-to-1 blend of gas and two-cycle engine oil. The trimmer body features a curved, steel shaft and a manual, bump-style feed head. The CS202, designed to make quick work of light and heavy trimming chores, cuts a 17-inch path, using .095-inch diameter line. Trimming line for the CS202 comes in single or split form and is also available on prewound reels.

Getting In Line

1

Disconnect the spark plug boot from the spark plug to prevent the trimmer from accidentally starting while you are changing the trimming line. The spark plug and boot are located at the top of the trimmer next to the muffler.

2

Lay the trimmer down so that the cutting head shield is beneath the cutting head. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob with the other hand to access the inner reel. The outer spool remains attached to the shaft.

3

Remove the inner reel and spring and wipe down the inside of the outer spool, shaft, spring and inner reel to remove accumulated dirt and debris. At this point you may proceed with installing a single line, a splitting line or a prewound reel line. You'll note that each method ends with the same reassembly instructions.

Single File

1

Measure out and cut two 8-foot pieces of new .095-inch-diameter single trimming line. Cub Cadet notes that attempting to use any other size of trimming line causes engine overheating or failure.

2

Place one end of one line into the inner reel’s top hole and wind the line tightly in the direction indicated on the bottom of the reel, keeping the line in between the indexing teeth and the split wall. Leave 6 inches of line unwound and insert it into the nearest holding slot, which are located on the edge of each indexing tooth.

3

Put one end of the other new line into the bottom hole (located directly below the top hole) and wind the line tightly in the same direction as the top line, keeping it below the split wall. Leave 3 to 9 inches unwound and insert it into the holding slot opposite the holding slot for the top line.

4

Thread the end of one line through each eyelet located on either side of the outer spool, then place the spring in the center of the inner reel and push the inner reel into the outer spool. Hold the two pieces together and firmly pull on each line end to free it from its holding slot. Hold the two pieces of line together and replace the bump knob, turning it clockwise until it is securely tightened.

Splitting Lines

1

Measure out and cut a 6-foot section of new split trimming line and split each end apart approximately 6 inches. This is done by snipping down the center of the line and then pulling the two lines apart.

2

Insert one split section of one end into the inner reel’s top hole and insert the remaining split section into the bottom hole, then wind the trimming line tightly, following the direction shown on the bottom of the reel. The split wall, located between the two holes, separates the line during winding. Continue winding until the line is completely split and leave 6 inches of trimming line free.

3

Insert the top section of trimming line into one holding slot and insert the bottom section into the holding slot on the opposite side.

4

Thread the two lines through the outer spool's eyelets, then place the spring in the inner reel and push the inner reel and outer spool together. Hold the outer spool and inner reel together and loosen the lines from the holding slots. Replace the bump knob, turning it clockwise to tighten it securely.

Prewound Up

1

Insert the prewound line in the inner reel. Align the two line ends with the outer spool eyelets.

2

Thread the two lines through the outer spool's eyelets and place the spring in the center of the inner reel before pushing the inner reel and the outer spool together.

3

Hold the outer spool and inner reel together and loosen the lines from the holding slots. Replace the bump knob, turning it clockwise to tighten it securely.

Things You Will Need

Clean cloth or paper towels

.095-inch-diameter line (single, splitting or prewound)

Tape measure

Scissors

Tips

While the cutting head is disassembled, make sure the bump knob bolt is moving freely. Also check the inner reel's indexing teeth and the outer spool's holding slots for wear. Cub Cadet recommends replacing any worn or damaged pieces.

Remember to reattach the spark plug boot when you finish replacing the trimming line.

Put fresh trimming line into your trimmer if it has been in storage for an extended period of time. Old trimming line becomes brittle and breaks easily.

Warnings

Allow the trimmer to cool off completely before changing the trimmer line to avoid burning yourself.

Winding trimming line in the wrong direction will cause the cutting head to malfunction.

Never use other materials--such as chain, metal-reinforced line, rope or wire--in your trimmer. These materials can break off and cause serious bodily injury.

About the Author

Based in Ohio, Deborah Waltenburg has been writing online since 2004, focusing on personal finance, personal and commercial insurance, travel and tourism, home improvement and gardening. Her work has appeared on numerous blogs, industry websites and media websites, including "USA Today."